Kind of a bummer. He had a nice combination of athleticism and length and was probably the best perimeter we had. Not a great shooter but but injuries definitely stunted his development.
Yes, we now have one open scholly.
It is getting late, but I’d love to see us snag a JC or graduate transfer who can play the 4 spot. With Kratch, Hubbard, Akil all moving on, we’re thin at the 4. We have several who can play the position but are better suited as either 3’s or 5’s:
-I suspect Pugh will start at the 4; he’s spent most his career there but he’s undersized. His improved perimeter shooting allowed him to play some at the 3 last season particularly during his early season success…nice combination of athleticism, size, slashing and some 3 ptrs as a 3 and prefer to see him playing there.
-Jadersten: he’s split his time between the 4 and 5. He has the perimeter shooting skills of a stretch 4. But his athleticism, perimeter defense and ball handling are below par for the 4…thus i prefer to see him mostly at the 5 unless he’s improved in those areas.
-the incoming freshmen (sorry, spacing on his name at the moment) may become a true 4. He looked solid in highlight vids but might need a year or so to add some weight/strength.

Stepping away, it makes sense from Wardlow’s perspective. The most recent recruiting class includes 3 players–Sendek’s — who’d he be competing with for playing time. Too bad he was battling injuries for a good chunk of his time at SCU. Good luck to him and hope the open schollie translates to the hoped for tall, long, athletic wing.